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Drug reactions, enzymes and biochemical genetics.

MOTULKSY, Arno G. (1923 – 2018) Wikipedia

Publication Details

J. Am. Med. Assoc., 165, 835-837.. 1957 CE.

Motulsky clearly stated that inheritance might explain many individual differences in the efficacy of drugs and in the occurence of adverse drug reactions.

Browse Tags

Pharmacology & Therapeutics
Genetics & Heredity

Thematic Classifications

GENETICS / HEREDITY GENETICS / HEREDITY › GENETIC DISORDERS PHARMACOLOGY PHARMACOLOGY › Pharmacogenetics

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Entry Number	#9726
Permanent Link	https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/11913
Author Bio Link	Wikipedia ↗
External URL	drug-reactions-enzymes-and-biochemical-genetics